Newark, Del., mayor resigns, citing Wawa stress

NEWARK, Del. (AP) — The mayor of Newark is resigning because of stress caused by opponents of a new Wawa convenience store.

Vance Funk said in a letter sent to the city secretary and the media Tuesday that "the anti-Wawa campaign and other issues in the city" have caused his blood pressure to spike. He says he wants to live to see his grandchildren grow up.

The 70-year-old intends to step down at the end of the year. He was first elected mayor in 2004 and ran unopposed for his fourth three-year term this year.